Land Rover Discovery: Rear end sheet metal repairs rear lamp panel outer (G1771163) -
Installation
Installation
- Dress the flanges where necessary.
- Offer up the new rear lamp panel outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
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- Drill holes in the rear lamp panel outer where the metal insert gas
(MIG) plug welds are to be installed as indicated.
- Remove the rear lamp panel outer.
- Deburr the drilled holes.
- Clean and prepare the panel surfaces.
- Offer up the new rear lamp panel outer and clamp into position.
Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck before proceeding.
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- Install the MIG plug welds as indicated.
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- Install the spot welds as indicated.
- Dress all welds.
- Install the liftgate mounting buffers and tighten the bolts to 25Nm.
- Make sure that any open or exposed panel joints are correctly
sealed.
- Make sure corrosion protection is applied to all areas affected by
repair.
- The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal
of removal procedure.
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Removal
NOTE:
The rear floor side extension is installed in conjunction with:
Rear bumper cover
Rear bumper
Back panel outer
Back panel inner
Rear lamp panel outer
Rear side member lower side
Installation
Dress the flanges where necessary.
Offer up the new rear floor side extension and clamp into position.
Check alignment if correct, proceed to next step, if not, rectify and
recheck b
SEE MORE:
When driving the vehicle, if you
experience vibrations, abnormal
steering, or noises, reduce speed
immediately. Drive with extreme
caution at reduced speed, to the
first safe place to stop the vehicle.
Visually examine the tyre and
check its pressure. If there are any
signs of damage or de
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
For a detailed description of the Parking Aid system, refer to the relevant
Description and Operation section in the workshop manual. REFER to:
Parking Aid (413-13 Parking Aid, Description and Operation).
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
CAUTION:
Diagnosis by substitution from a d